Telangana Govt Increases Gap Between Two Covishield Doses To 14-16 Weeks: Know Why

<p><strong>Hyderabad:</strong> K Chandrasekhar Rao's government in Telangana has increased the gap between two Covishield doses by two more weeks which become 14-16 weeks. Earlier in May, the Centre has increased the gap between two doses from 4-6 weeks to 12 weeks mentioning the shortage of vaccines as a reason. While it is evident that there is a shortage of vaccine doses in the state the Telangana government said that they would prioritise doling out the first dose to people above 18 years old and that's the reason for the increase in the gap between.</p> <p>The government circular says that in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) circle, 100 government Covid vaccination centres will operate for the first dose for 18 years and above age group with prior online booking using the Co-WIN portal. The list of centres is enclosed.</p> <p><strong>Also Read | <a title="Tamil Nadu: Lack Of Smartphones Cripple Online Classes Attendance For Poor, Teachers Send Postcards To Fill Gaps" href="https://ift.tt/3AqVlgQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tamil Nadu: Lack Of Smartphones Cripple Online Classes Attendance For Poor, Teachers Send Postcards To Fill Gaps</a></strong></p> <div dir="auto">The circular also mentioned the other urban local bodies, 204 Government Covid Vaccination Centres will operate for 1st dose for 18 years and above age group. In all 636 rural PHCS, 1st dose will be given for 18 years and above age group in walk-in mode. The above arrangement will apply till 3rd July, 2021.</div> <div dir="auto">&nbsp;</div> <div dir="auto"><br /><img src="https://ift.tt/3wgEqdA" /></div> <div dir="auto">&nbsp;</div> <div dir="auto">Meanwhile, there has been a dip in Covid cases in the state and the recoveries have been recorded in more numbers when compared to the people testing positive for Covid-19. Telangana on Friday logged 858 Covid cases with nine deaths due to the deadly virus in the state.</div>

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